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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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